article thumbnail

Unity, XRA Back Workforce Act for XR Developers

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Unity Technologies, a global leader in real-time 3D (RT3D) gaming technologies, is also a major proponent of upskilling and training for extended reality (XR) developers globally. XR Today interviewed Jessica Lindl, Vice-President of Social Impact, Unity , to discuss the Act. We urge Congress to join them.

Unity 81
article thumbnail

One of America’s Biggest VR/AR Centers Is… Orlando?

ARPost

Defense, simulation, education, and entertainment come together in South Florida like they do no place else. While he is now the Head of Government Solutions for Unity , Disti remains a member – Disti’s Global Managing Director is the chapter’s marketing director. California? How about Orlando?

AR 430
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Spatial Beats: Facebook, Nreal & More Metaverse Hype

AR Insider

In an unhinged rant worthy of Rudy Guiliani, Cramer explained the metaverse is made by Unity, before correcting himself and crediting Nvidia instead. VR Education now counts more than 100 commercial customers using its Engage platform, including recent additions Abbott Laboratories, KPMG, MongoDB, and the US State Department.

article thumbnail

Oculus & CHLA Bring VR Medical Training To Eleven New Facilities

VRScout

The advanced VR simulation expands to new medical institutions as Oculus & CHLA continue their push towards experiential education. In addition to the programs expansion to new medical facilities, CHLA will be making VR training a requirement for all incoming residents, as well as an “optional supplement” for existing students.

Training 216
article thumbnail

Apple is Prepping Retail Stores for Vision Pro Debut

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

But with Apple taking an incredibly active approach to educating employees on the headset, the firm could promote XR education that helps potential buyers adopt the hardware. A commonplace hurdle many first-time XR users face is a headset’s set-up and onboarding process, which can lead to motion sickness and other difficulties.

Retail 87
article thumbnail

AWE 2023 Is Right Around the Corner

ARPost

Following that is a “Fireside Chat” with Unity CEO John Riccitiello. Expert Talks and Panel Discussions Day One On day one, right after the keynotes, many will likely stay in their seats to see Forbes columnist, author, and educator Charlie Fink talk with Magic Leap founder and former CEO Rony Abovitz about “How We Can Invigorate XR.”

article thumbnail

Vantage Point Announces Public Release of VR Sexual Harassment Training Program

Cats and VR

The team says that existing educational programs fail in several way to truly help victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment. After a recent crowdfunding campaign Vantage Point attracted the interest of many thought leaders in the VR space including Tony Parisi of Unity Technologies.

Training 101